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Don't take it lightly: What you need to know about Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Mycoplasma pneumonia is a bacterium that causes upper respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. It is a Gram-negative bacterium that usually infects humans through airborne transmission. In clinical practice, Mycoplasma pneumoniae is one of the main bacteria causing pneumonia in children and adults.

2023.04.20

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From Cold to Pneumonia: Respiratory Viruses Cannot Be Ignored

Respiratory viruses infect the human respiratory tract and cause respiratory diseases, including influenza, coronavirus, adenovirus, and parainfluenza virus.

2023.04.18

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Avian Influenza Virus: Understanding the Threat to Human Health

Avian influenza viruses (AIV) are a group of viruses that primarily infect birds, but can also infect humans and other animals. The virus is commonly found in wild aquatic birds, such as ducks and geese, but can also affect domesticated birds such as chickens, turkeys, and quails. The virus can spread through the respiratory and digestive systems and cause mild to severe illness in birds.

2023.04.10

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Shigella: The Silent Epidemic That Threatens Our Health and Well-Being

Shigella is a genus of gram-negative bacteria that are responsible for causing shigellosis, a severe form of diarrhea that can be life-threatening if left untreated. Shigellosis is a major public health concern, especially in developing countries with prevalent poor sanitation and hygiene practices.

2023.04.04

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Common foodborne pathogenic bacteria- Salmonella

Salmonella is a class of gram-negative enterobacteria in the family Enterobacteriaceae. In 1880, Eberth first discovered Salmonella typhi. In 1885, Salmon isolated Salmonella cholera in pigs. In 1988, Gartner isolated Salmonella enteritidis from patients with acute gastroenteritis. And in 1900, the class was named Salmonella.

2023.03.30

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